Residents File Lawsuit

DIGEST

April 8, 1995|Staff Reports

A lawsuit filed against the owners of Waste Magic Inc. alleges the Davie recycling plant has fouled the air, endangered the safety of neighboring residents and polluted two lakes with hazardous materials.

The suit, filed Thursday in Broward County Circuit Court, asks for an injunction to shut down the plant and seeks more than $15,000 in punitive damages. The suit was filed by attorneys Barry Franklin and Andrew Henschel on behalf of residents in the Twin Lakes Travel Park, 3055 Burris Road.

Last year, a Canadian resident of the park had his wooden leg shattered when a large piece of metal was reportedly flung from Waste Magic and struck his leg, the suit alleges.

Officials with Waste Magic Inc. could not be reached for comment Friday.